Events

At Venture for Canada our goal is to support small businesses and entrepreneurial students. During this time we have made some changes to adapt our Internship Program to the new conditions facing all of us this summer. We have received a lot of great questions from employers eager to support and hire college/university students via VFC this summer. We are hosting a webinar to address your questions live. Please invite any colleagues who are looking to hire student talent this summer to learn about VFC! JOIN https://zoom.us/j/609959226 or 1-778-907-2081 Meeting ID: 609 959 226 AGENDA 1:00pm - 1:10 pm. Overview of interim program changes and some FAQs. 1:10pm - 1:30 pm. Address your live questions posed in the chat function. For those who can’t make it, we will be recording the session and sending it out afterward. While you won’t be able to ask your questions live, you will be able to see what we covered.

As part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19 webinar series, a session is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2020. The purpose of this session is to explore how businesses can begin to integrate e-commerce into their existing operations. Webinar details are below: Topic: The COVID-19 Effect – How to grow your business through E-commerce Subject matter experts: • Amanda Gilmour, Customer Success Representative, Shopify • Harpreet Singh, Former Senior Business Manager, Amazon • Glen Murrant, Sales & Marketing Strategist, AG Research • Tanya Heading, Programmer/Developer, AG Research Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Time: 2 p.m. The session will be capped at 100 participants, however, the webinar will be recorded and shared on the Cape Breton Partnership website and social media channels to ensure the information is accessible to all. In an effort to support Cape Breton – Unama’ki businesses during the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Cape Breton Partnership is hosting Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19, a webinar series on topics identified by our business community. The Cape Breton Partnership is planning additional sessions in the coming weeks on a variety and information will be shared as details are confirmed.   Register

Where: Online! You will receive an email with a Zoom link on the day of the event. About: We are right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s an unprecedented health care crisis that none of us have ever seen in our lifetime. With that, there is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now. Your initial reaction might be to retreat or wait it out, but, there is an alternative. What if you could use this time to double down on what is really important to you and your business? What if you could see opportunities to move forward amidst this crisis? What this looks like is different for every business and every person. The focus of this workshop will be to get you into the right mindset so that you can see opportunities, come up with a plan and start taking action. It is possible to thrive in times of uncertainty and we’ll be sharing proven coaching strategies to get you there. About Andrea Janzen Andrea Janzen is the founder and CEO of Ambition Theory, a leadership coaching and diversity consulting company. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she knew she needed to do something for herself and […]

Learn how to use hashtags to increase your reach and connect with the right people online! Are you befuddled by hashtags? Do they look like gobbledegook to you? Has your lack of understanding them kept you from experimenting with Twitter or Instagram? The good news is hashtags are actually very simple to adopt. Join me on this FREE webinar to learn what they are, why we use them and the different types of hashtags you might want to add to your content. It'll be followed by a LIVE Q&A session and hot seat opportunity in the Facebook Group Social Media for Twirps. Join now so you don't miss out!. Register

Join the McInnes Cooper Business Law Team in discussing the latest legal and practical considerations on how you can effectively navigate important business relationships during COVID-19. In this invite-only session our lawyers will discuss how to deal with lenders in relation to your business’ financing arrangements and ongoing credit concerns; how to work with contract parties such as customers, suppliers, landlords and service providers in relation to contractual obligations and accommodations; and how to address practical business matters such as negotiating transactions, holding shareholder and other corporate meetings, and coordinating execution of documents. Please join us for this virtual roundtable discussion, where we will not only address these important issues but also respond to participant questions and comments. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2502941869671012366Register

As part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19 webinar series, a session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Business Continuity Planning During COVID-19 will explore what businesses can do to assess and weather the risks and threats introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic, including how to navigate analyzing cash flow and assets, how to put your business in hibernation, or learning how to safely move operations remotely or online. Webinar details are below: Topic: Business Continuity Planning During COVID-19 Subject matter expert: • Darren Gallop, CEO, Securicy • Shannon McFarland, Director of Content, Securicy Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Time: 2 p.m. The session will be capped at 100 participants, however, the webinar will be recorded and shared on the Cape Breton Partnership website and social media channels to ensure the information is accessible to all. In an effort to support Cape Breton – Unama’ki businesses during the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Cape Breton Partnership is hosting Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19, a webinar series on topics identified by our business community. The Cape Breton Partnership is planning additional sessions in the coming weeks on a variety of topics. Information will be shared once details are […]

The Canadian government has announced measures to provide a lifeline to Canadian businesses and their workers to help manage the economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the pace of information being released, and sometimes lack of details, it’s easy to lose track of how you’ll be able to use both the new or existing programs. Join members of the Grant Thornton team, JP Furey and Keith MacIntyre, to gain an understanding of the programs so you can make an informed decision on which will best benefit you and your employees.  This is the first session in the series: Session one – A comprehensive review of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy with examples and Q&A Session two – An overview of popular programs including Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, Temporary Wage Subsidy, HST Tax and other deferrals, Canada Emergency Response Benefit, Supplemental Unemployment Benefit and Work sharing program. Bios JP Furey, Principal, Assurance Services As a principal for the Grant Thornton Audit and Assurance practice in Halifax, JP is responsible for providing guidance and advice to help clients overcome their business challenges, seize new opportunities and elevate their overall businesses. Specific services include accounting, assurance, tax and business advisory. With a breadth of […]

Regardless of the size and scope of your business, these are challenging times for Canadian companies. In response, the Government of Canada has established the Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) to help Canadian businesses obtain financing during the current period of significant uncertainty. The BCAP is being administered through Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), who are working closely with private sector lenders to improve access to financing for Canadian businesses in all sectors and regions. A panel of experts from EDC and BDC will provide guidelines on how you can access the financial relief and safeguards available during a special webinar, COVID‑19: Get financing and support for your business (presented in English only). Registrants will learn about: •   The assistance programs and resources available to your company through your financial institution and the federal government •   How to determine what assistance you qualify for, how to apply, and the timing you can expect •   Where to get information and who to contact Date: April 16, 2020 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (ET) Cost: Free If you cannot attend the live session, register anyways to receive an email notification and link to view the webinar recording when it becomes available. Stay informed and learn how to mitigate the impacts of COVID‑19. Register now. Subscribe to receive […]